The Move/Copy tool is especially helpful in planimetric projects where you’re working with repetitive features such as paint lines, manholes, drainage structures, parking lot markings, and similar objects. 

With this tool, you can copy drawn terrain objects, move them into position, adjust anchor locations for better alignment and snapping, and rotate them into place with precision. It’s designed to help you work faster while maintaining accuracy.

Overview

• Move/Copy
  • Copy a Drawn Object
  • Move a Drawn Object
• Rotate
• Anchors
  • Change the Move Anchor Location
  • Rotate Around a Different Point
  • Swap the Rotate and Move Anchors
• Tips & Tricks

Move/Copy

Use the Move/Copy tool to duplicate or reposition drawn objects within your project.

Copy a Drawn Object

1. Select the drawn object in the viewport and right-click to open the mini toolbar. 
2. Select Move/Copy
3. Move the dotted outline of the drawn object to where you want to place it.
4. Left-click to place a copy of the drawn object.

Move a Drawn Object

If you need to adjust the position of an object after copying or drawing it: 

1. Select the drawn object.
2. Left-click and hold the arrow cross that appears next to the drawn object.
3. Drag the object to its intended location.
4. Release left-click to place it.

Rotate

You can combine the Move/Copy tool with Area Select to quickly duplicate and reposition multiple identical terrain objects — such as drains — in just a few steps. This approach is especially useful when working with repeated layouts.

1. Hold Shift and drag a green selection box around your drawn objects.
   (or use the Area Select tool)
2. Left click to highlight multiple drawn objects at once.
3. Right-click to open the mini toolbar and select Move/Copy.
4. Place a copy and rotate or move it into position as needed. 

Anchors

Anchors control how a drawn object moves and rotates. Adjusting their position allows for more precise placement, snapping, and alignment.

Change the Move Anchor Location

The Move anchor determines where the drawn object snaps and aligns when copying or moving. Adjusting the Move anchor can make alignment much more intuitive, especially when matching corners, endpoints, or edges

1. Select the drawn object.
2. Left-click and hold the white anchor next to the Move symbol (it highlights in purple).
3. Drag the Move anchor to new location on or around the object.
4. Use the updated anchor position to snap or place the copied object exactly where needed.

Rotate Around a Different Point

With the Rotate function, rotation of the drawn object always occurs around the Move anchor. To rotate an object around a different point, simply reposition the Move anchor first.

1. Select the drawn object.
2. Left-click and hold the anchor (white dot) next to the Move symbol (it highlights in purple).
3. Place the Move anchor to the desired pivot point on or around the object.
4. Use the Rotate control to rotate the object around the Move anchor's new location.

Swap the Rotate and Move Anchors

You can swap the positions of the Rotate and Move anchors on a selected geometry. To switch them, drag one anchor directly onto the other. When they overlap, the two anchors automatically exchange positions and snap to the opposite ends of the geometry.

For example, if you’ve drawn a line and want to rotate it around the opposite endpoint, simply swap the anchors. The line will then pivot around the new Move anchor location, giving you precise control over its movement and rotation.

Tips & Tricks

Compound drawn objects

You can save significant time by copying multiple drawn objects together. Strategically positioning the Move anchor before copying can further improve alignment and placement accuracy.

1. Select several objects at once.
2. Copy them as a group.
3. Select the copied group and copy it again.

This method is especially effective for repetitive layouts like parking lines.

You can also simplify complex drawings by selecting multiple objects and treating them as a single unit during duplication and placement.